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springfield 1911 trp CC AOS
Handguns

Springfield 1911 TRP AOS CC Pistol, Tested and Reviewed

Springfield’s 1911 Tactical Response Pistol now features a concealed-carry contour, optic cut, and is chambered in 9mm. Here’s how it performed

An angler holds up a 16-plus-pound bass caught in Texas.
Bass Fishing

Oklahoma Fisherman Lands One of the 20 Biggest Bass in Texas History

“I knew the bass was going to take the swimbait, and a second later I set the hook into what felt like a brick wall"

Tevis McCauley arrested
Trophy Deer

Tevis McCauley, the Infamous Kentucky Whitetail Heaven Outfitter, Has Been Arrested as a ‘Fugitive from Justice’

The multi-state outfitter has a reputation for false advertising, failing to pay guides and landowners, and for taking advantage of property leases. He was picked up on an outstanding warrant

A hen turkey pants as it pops its head above green grass.
Turkey Hunting

Can Turkeys Drown in the Rain?

Wild turkeys regularly outsmart even the savviest hunters and survive in tough conditions. That includes rainstorms, regardless of what you’ve been told

A charter captain yells at another angler on the water.
Saltwater Fishing

‘You Wanna F-ing Go?!’ Watch Raging Charter Captain Board Kid’s Boat, Threaten to Fight Him

An angler fishing by himself near a bridge in Florida recorded an intense escalation with an irate charter captain who, despite an apology, is now under investigation and could lose his license

Pelican ATX sits at RIC.
Gear

Pelican ATX Review, Flight Tested

We tested the new Pelican ATX in the overhead, under the plane, and tossed in a truck bed

A Mexican wolf stands in tall grass.
Wildlife Management

‘The Situation Is Not Tolerable.’ New Mexico County Declares State of Emergency Over Mexican Wolves Killing Livestock, Pets

“We’ve had deputies posted at the school this year so our kids can go out and play. I've got pictures of confirmed wolf kills of dogs right on people’s doorsteps”

trout high water
Trout Fishing

How to Catch Trout in High Water and Blown-Out Rivers

Understanding how high water affects browns and rainbows can help you overcome those sudden bumps

We tested the best camping chairs.
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Chairs of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Ditch your sagging supermarket knockoff for an affordable, supportive seat before your next long weekend in the outdoors

Rolling knife sharpeners
Knives

The Best Rolling Knife Sharpeners of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These sharpeners are easy to use and can produce mirror edges

Wild horse herd in Wyoming.
Wildlife Management

Feds Planning to Gather Whole Herds of Free-Roaming Horses in Checkerboard Region of Wyoming

The BLM's new management plan, which entails the "permanent removal" of two herds, faces continued challenges because of conflicting interests on public and private land

Two turkey hunters run after turkeys
Turkey Hunting

My Buddy Took Me Turkey Hunting, Then Shot My Bird Out from Under Me

During the golden age of turkey hunting, I headed South to hunt turkeys with a new acquaintance. He wasn't all that impressed with my turkey skills

Evoke by Christensen Arms: Precision Has Never Been This Accessible

Evoke by Christensen Arms: Precision Has Never Been This Accessible

This sub-$1,000 bolt-action shoots above its class, delivering when it matters most.

Three New Hampshire conservation officers hold three whitetail deer mounts in front of a patrol truck.
Wildlife Management

Corrections Officer Arrested for Poaching Big Bucks in New Hampshire

The NH Antler and Skull Trophy Club removed two of Travis Cushman’s records after his arrest

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Policy & Legislation

Congress Is Seriously Considering Public Land Sales as Part of Its New Budget

“If you’re in a community that has public lands in and around it, you could be caught up in a mandate to sell lands that have nothing to do with addressing housing costs”

A large herd of elk graze in a farmer's field in Wyoming.
Wildlife Management

Wyoming Ranchers Are Getting Paid to Let Elk Graze Their Land

Conservationists are working to move elk away from Wyoming’s disease-prone feedgrounds by paying ranchers to host them on private land

swim jigs
Bass Fishing

How to Fish a Swim Jig: A Complete Guide on Rigging and Setups

When fishing for bass in and around grass, a swim jig is hard to beat

Coolers, buckets, and bags full of dead fish seized from poachers.
Wildlife Management

Oregon’s 7-Hour Fishing Season Ends with 2,500 Pounds of Illegally-Caught Smelt Seized by Police

Overharvesting was rampant during the brief fishing window, with authorities confiscating more than 12,000 of the small, silvery fish from poachers

A large tom wild turkey of an unknown age walks through a meadow.
Turkey Hunting

No, You Can’t Really Age Adult Turkeys. Here’s Why

Experts weigh in on how to age a turkey, which — as it turns out — is more guesswork than actual science

A bull elk grazes in a field.
Big Game Hunting

Deer and Elk Hunters in Washington State Can No Longer Hunt Over Bait

Big-game hunters are also banned from using other attractants like urine-based lures